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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2016 20:44:07 GMT -7
I need suggestions. On a chassis like this I want to paint the exhaust system and gas tank, but I've not found a good way to do it cleanly. If I hand paint the edges are not clean. Masking the areas to be painted seems extremely difficult because of the curves and little spaces (like between the mufflers and gas tank). Masking fluid is just as hard to apply cleanly as paint, so it's not much better. The folks who make the masking fluids claim you can trim the stuff with a blade once it's dry, but I find this almost never works well. Also the fluid can be difficult to remove. How do you guys do this? smiley-confused005  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2016 2:14:35 GMT -7
I either remove the exhaust and make some plates to cover the holes where the mufflers were, or go very steady with the brush,
unfortunately, that is about the only solution. I also do the straps that hold the tank in, with some BMF, and leave the bugger black...
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Post by stitchdup on Apr 14, 2016 3:42:01 GMT -7
what about painting the tank first, then masking it while you paint the rest?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2016 6:22:20 GMT -7
The tank is always the easiest to paint in my opinion. The mufflers usually are not. I've used tape for the tank and when I've used silly putty for a frame I painted that was molded in. I've used it on engine more often, also when painting the transmission.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2016 13:14:27 GMT -7
Thanks all. I'd read about using Silly Putty a while back but had forgotten about it. I just picked some up and will try it out later today.
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Post by CoyoteCrunch on Apr 14, 2016 13:52:00 GMT -7
If you have a sharp pointed scribe, you could carefully scribe an indention line next to the whole exhaust that rests against the chassis. This would give you a fill lip for painting by hand.
Never heard of the silly putty thing, I could see that, might have to look into that someday. But for now, as for me, I would just carefully paint by hand after scribing.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2016 12:06:01 GMT -7
And the answer is: none of the above. Couldn't find a masking method that worked for this location. I ended up just painting it free hand and it came out OK anyway. Guess I need to have more confidence in my abilities. smiley-scared002  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2016 3:38:11 GMT -7
That is a great result, looks real nice. This just goes to show, ALWAYS HAVE FAITH IN YOUR ABILITY, or if you think you can't do it, Just go for it, it is only paint and plastic..  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2016 13:27:46 GMT -7
Thanks, Dale. If it's only paint and plastic, how am I managing to spend so much money on it?   |
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Apr 18, 2016 14:39:32 GMT -7
Really looks good Sidney , nice job  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2016 18:07:33 GMT -7
Thanks, Paul.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2016 4:11:45 GMT -7
Thanks, Dale. If it's only paint and plastic, how am I managing to spend so much money on it? Come to my side of the world mate, and you will realize just how much money you are saving.... thinking-hard-smiley-emoticon |
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Post by sharp on Apr 19, 2016 5:46:16 GMT -7
Looks good to me,nice job Sidney!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2016 13:57:30 GMT -7
Thanks, Sharp. smiley-greet016 We all have our burdens to bear....  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2016 3:26:31 GMT -7
Yeah, i would rather pay more i think... |
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Post by nyratrod on Apr 20, 2016 5:29:40 GMT -7
Never a doubt Sid. I've seen your chrome detailing that I thought was BMF. Your hand painting prowess is some of the best. Great job !!!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2016 11:34:58 GMT -7
Wanting to do a Two-tone paint job on a '61 Galaxy, which tape is better masking or scotch?
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Post by CoyoteCrunch on Jul 22, 2016 12:08:04 GMT -7
Wanting to do a Two-tone paint job on a '61 Galaxy, which tape is better masking or scotch?
I use scotch blue painters tape - works pretty good. Just be sure and run your thumb nail, or something to burnish the edge down good. All kinds of sizes at Wally World
I also have some Tamiya fine line tape. Works well, and comes in lots of sizes - you can grab this at Hobby Lobby or off eBay
There is also a Scotch - 3M Fine Line tape you can get at O'Reilly's, or Autozone - any automotive place. This stuff is a touch pricey, but it works great!
It's what the pro's use on real 1:1 cars, and leaves very little evidence. We used it on the Purple Cuda we had in the shop, stuff is really awesome.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2016 17:30:08 GMT -7
Wanting to do a Two-tone paint job on a '61 Galaxy, which tape is better masking or scotch? The best quality tape you can afford mate, it will give you less headaches. A painters tape with a 60-120 day removal time is best, less chance of peeling off your bottom layer. And as Tom already stated, burnish the edge with your thumb nail for a good edge. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2016 19:42:54 GMT -7
thanks for the tip guys.... I just purchased some CHEAP masking tape from Wall world. will give it try. If it mucks up I can always start over and Paint the whole thing Black. (lol)
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2016 3:42:40 GMT -7
Just don't leave it on too long, it will weld its self to the body..
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2016 22:17:48 GMT -7
Well the masking turned out kinda sorts. really looks a beginner ( oh wait I am one).. didn't realize the ol' eyeballs were in such sad shape. Detailing is pretty much like a vacuum cleaner.
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